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AIB Consolidated StandardsDiscuss the range of AIB Consolidated Standards. |
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Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)Discuss the Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program. |
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BRCGS - Food SafetyDiscuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Food Safety. |
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BRCGS - Packaging MaterialsDiscuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Packaging Materials. |
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FSSC 22000 Food ManufacturingDiscuss the FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification scheme) for Food Manufacturing. |
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Allergen ManagementDiscuss Food Allergen Management. |
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AuditingDiscuss Internal, Customer, Supplier, 3rd Party Audits and Auditing. |
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Food Defense & Security (TACCP)Discuss how to protect food products from intentional adulteration by biological, chemical, physical, or radiological agents. TACCP - Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points. |
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Food MicrobiologyDiscuss food pathogens and food spoilage organisms as well as organisms involved in food production. |
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Food Safety Culture & Employee BehaviorFood safety culture is recognized as a key factor to achieving sustained food safety success. The day-to-day behavior of an organization's employees and management both defines and reflects a company's food safety culture. Discuss related issues here. |
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Foreign Body PreventionDiscuss issues relating to foreign body prevention and detection. |
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HACCP - Food Products & IngredientsDiscuss the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as it relates to food products and food ingredients. |
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HACCP - Packaging & Other Non-Food ProductsDiscuss the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as it relates to Packaging & Other Non-Food products. |
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MaintenanceDiscuss building and machine maintenance. |
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Pest ControlDiscuss Pest Management in the food industry. |
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Product Identification & TraceabilityDiscuss product identification & traceability issues. |
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Congratulations to GMO our new Member of the Month for April - 2025. This member first registered on our forums 20 March 2008 - 12:41 PM (6259 days ago).
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